A Complete Primer To Mobile BI

A Complete Primer To Mobile BI

Business intelligence (BI) is a natural fit for mobile devices. More organizations are considering mobile BI not just for executives, but for a variety of workers who need access to data when not at their seats. The technology and devices have evolved to make mobile BI cost-effective to deploy—better smartphones, new tablets and faster networks have all changed the game for mobile programs. Yet, many challenges remain around architecting, implementing and managing programs successfully. In this eBook, appropriate for business intelligence professionals, get a complete, accessible overview of mobile BI from industry expert Wayne Eckerson.

Readers will:

Learn what types of employees, tasks and tools are suited for mobile BI programs.

Find out how to evaluate which mobile BI architecture is a fit for your organization.

Get advice on how to determine which mobile device types your organization should support— and learn the role of mobile data management software.

Read more about the pitfalls and unique challenges to be aware of with mobile BI programs.

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